16504 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Associate Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 01 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16504 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon David Seymour
Answer received:	27 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16504_2026
Document guid:	1636b3b3-bd2c-49f4-b9c0-37533f73b189

16504 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Associate Minister of Education: How many other candidates besides those appointed, if any, were considered for appointments to the Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board and Charter Schools | Kura Hourua Authorisation Board?

Hon David Seymour: For both boards, appointments were made based on ministerial consideration of candidates who met the required skills and experience, rather than through open or competitive recruitment processes.